This morning when we made this post we missed three names of panellists that were in the workshop. We'd like to thank Connor Yuzwenko-Martin and Ebony Gooden, as well as interpreter Nicole Sanders, for being on this panel and bringing accessibility to the arts community. twitter.com/nextfest…

Did you miss last night’s performance because you were at the Black Lives Matter rally? We recorded the entire performance for you to enjoy (including open captions).
We thank you for supporting #BlackLivesMatter. See you all tonight. Watch here: nextfest.org/nextfes…

We are looking to share & highlight the artists we have been consulting with, however, we are currently waiting on consent to do so. Check back soon to learn about these generous and kind artists. Thank you for your time, your love, and your feedback. #BlackLivesMatter.

We will continue working in consultation and prioritizing making space for artists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour within our festival and beyond it. We accept the responsibility of taking action on our promises.

Support Nextfest & Theatre Network

Taking Nextfest online means our parent company, Theatre Network, will not generate revenue from ticket sales this year. Though Nextfest has never been about making it big at the box office, a little goes a long way. Ticket sales help us continue to pay artists (many of whom make their first paycheck as artists with us!) and keep our Festival accessible to the community.

Though we’re making significant changes to the way Nextfest is delivered this year, we stand by our commitment to making sure artists and staff are paid for their work.

That’s why we need your donations to carry us through this extremely challenging time.

Want to support Theatre Network and Nextfest? Here’s how you can help:

1. Adopt An Artist

Hurray! We are continuing the long-standing Nextfest tradition of pairing artists with generous donors. You choose the artist you want to support!

When you donate to this program, you help us help artists. Your donation ensures the next generation of emerging artists can find their foothold in the Edmonton arts community.